2027 Future Talent Program - Automation and Engineering - Co-Op

Merck; West Point (PA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 111,000; Full time

Job summary

Merck in the United States is offering a Future Talent Program co-op opportunity in its Research and Development Division. The program lasts 4-6 months and includes one or more projects designed to provide development and a chance to see if Merck is the right fit for long-term goals.

The Automation Engineering Co-Op will handle design, development, and execution of complex experiments, gather requirements, build components, create diagrams, ensure instrumentation works, and collaborate with

Qualifications

• Candidates should currently be enrolled in a minimum of a BS/BA in: Biology, Computer Science, Chemical/Bio Engineering, or related discipline
• G.P.A of 3.0 or higher
• Strong analytical and communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to learn new technologies
• Prefer robotics programming experience
• Coursework involving lab

Responsibilities

• Gather information from collaborating scientists and engineers to construct requirements.
• Design and build necessary components, programs and determine how they may work together.
• Create diagrams and models to guide users.
• Ensure designed instrumentation and programs run appropriately.
• Collaborate with scientists, engineers, and potential third party teams and strategize on implementation.
• Experiment execution, data collection and analysis.

Skills

Strong analytical and communication

Demonstrated ability to learn new tech

Robotics programming experience

Coursework involving lab

Education

BS/BA in Biology, Computer Science, Chemical/Bio Engineering, or related discipline

GPA 3.0 or higher

Job description

Job Description
The Future Talent Program features Cooperative (Co-op) education that lasts 4-6 months and will include one or more projects. These opportunities in our Research and Development Division can provide you with great development and a chance to see if we are the right company for your long-term goals.

Job Description
The Future Talent Program features Cooperative (Co-op) education that lasts 4-6 months and will include one or more projects. These opportunities in our Research and Development Division can provide you with great development and a chance to see if we are the right company for your long-term goals.
The Company's Automation and Engineering Co-Op will be responsible for the design, development, and execution of complex experiments. This may involve the following tasks: Gathering information from collaborating scientists and engineers to construct requirements, Designing and building necessary components, programs and determining how they may work together, Creating diagrams and models to guide users, Ensuring designed instrumentation and programs run appropriately, Collaborating with scientists, engineers, and potential third party teams and strategizing on implementation, Experiment execution, data collection and analysis.
The Company Automation Engineering Co-Op should be pursuing a degree in a science or engineering discipline and have knowledge of basic biological techniques, computer programming, mechanical design, and workflow execution.

Education

• Candidates should currently be enrolled in a minimum of a BS/BA in: Biology, Computer Science, Chemical/Bio Engineering, or related discipline

Preferred

• G.P.A of 3.0 or higher
• Strong analytical and communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to learn new technologies
• Prefer robotics programming experience
• Coursework involving lab

Required

• Must be available for a period 24-week period

Please note that this position may be closed before the posted end date or may remain open longer, at the discretion of the company.

Salary Range

The salary range for this role is $39,908 - $111,111.

FTP2027

RL2027

US And Puerto Rico Residents Only

Our company is committed to inclusion, ensuring that candidates can engage in a hiring process that exhibits their true capabilities.

San Francisco Residents Only

We will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment in compliance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Los Angeles Residents Only

We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance

Employee Status

Intern/Co-op (Fixed Term)

Relocation

No relocation

VISA Sponsorship

No

Travel Requirements

No Travel Required

Flexible Work Arrangements

Not Applicable

Shift

1st - Day

Valid Driving License

No

Hazardous Material(s)

Yes

Job Posting End Date

10/16/2026

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